Proof Silver Dollar - 100th Anniversary of Parks Canada (2011)

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The latest issue in the Mint's most enduring coin seriesCheck out the video on artist Luc NormandinHighlights:
This coin is a masterpiece of frosted details, executed with artistry and skill. It’s an inspiring keepsake that’s rich in tradition as the latest issue in the Mint’s most enduring coin series. Perfect for nature lovers!

Coin design:
Four endangered ecological treasures are cradled in the hands of a young Canadian; a
Whooping Crane, the Southern Maidenhair Fern, the Western Prairie-
Fringed Orchid and a Kentucky Coffee Tree.

Conserving Canada’s Natural Treasures
Although green thinking is familiar to us today, at the dawn of the twentieth century people saw the economic good sense of managing resources for efficiency and profit. Increasingly, though, this pragmatic conservationism was bolstered by the growing conviction that the government had a responsibility to conserve wilderness for Canadians, and that citizens should be free to visit, explore, and enjoy Canada’s unrivalled wild landscapes. The Dominion Parks Branch—known today as Parks Canada—was founded in 1911, and mandated to conserve Canada’s unrivalled wilderness for Canadians to explore, and enjoy. Parks Canada is the world’s first system of national parks. From these seeds of sustainable thinking, Canada has—through the innovation of Parks Canada—nurtured a legacy of conservation that has blossomed to include 300,000 square kilometres of protected land and places of outstanding cultural and natural importance to the common heritage of humanity.

For a century, Parks Canada has remained the dedicated steward and steadfast guardian of Canada’s vast stores of magnificent natural treasures, maintaining them for the pleasure not only of Canadians, but of the world, and of generations yet to come.

Special Features:
• Commemorate a world first: Canada’s immense system of 42 National Parks, 167 National Historical Sites, and four National Marine Conservation Areas. Parks Canada also tends to ten of Canada’s fourteen UNESCO world heritage sites, from the Viking settlements of Newfoundland’s L’Anse aux Meadows to the North Coast Mountains of Kluane National Park and Reserve.
• Intricate and elegant design reveals the exceptional talents of the designer and unparalleled RCM craftsmanship.

This was given to me as a gift upon recieving my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences. I could not have asked for a better gift. The design is exceptional - a wonderful mix of detail and simplicity. The use of frosted and mirrored textures is lovely. I have seen many coins, and this has to me one of the most beautiful I have seen.

We will be giving it to our grandson for Christmas and for many Christmases to come! The proof silver dollar is the best in my opinion with the double stamped relief they are beautiful!The only cons for me are that you charge tax on money that is really over board the Government does not need to make any more money when you pay 60 plus dollars on a one dollar coin!!

I started recieving this as a gift for my son when he was born, up until 3 years ago and my friend moved away. I have continued this tradition at Christmas for him. He is now 13, and I will continue for many more years.

AS A PERSON THAT HAS COLLECTED COINS OF THE WORLD FOR OVER 60 YEARS, I WILL RANK THIS COIN AS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. IT'S WELL DESIGNED, AS MOTHER NATURES HANDS HOLDING HER WONDERFUL WORKS OF ART THAT SHOW OFF THE BEAUTIFUL LANDS OF CANADA. I HAVE EVER BEEN TO CANADA BUT, I AM LOOKING FOLLOWED TO VISIT HOPEFULLY BEFORE WE DIE. MY FRIEND THAT JUST GOT BACK YESTERDAY WENT TO YOUR MINT TO BUY IT FOR ME. I AM A DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR AND LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART AND THE TIME TO CREATE IT. THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL PIECE OF ART.

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